Episode 151 - Bill Rapier

[@migolio]

0:00 - Better Help Ad 2:48 - Bill Rapier Introduction 4:08 - Podcast Starts 4:38 - Andy and Bill are old now 5:45 - Bill was responsible for popping Andy's coffee cherry 6:50 - Bill busted his leg on a jump 8:05 - Andy didn't understand how people could drink coffee as a kid, now he drinks PSLs 9:45 - K2 11:17 - Bill got married, and Andy gives him golden marriage advice 12:55 - Bill's childhood and journey to BUDS 16:30 - How Bill's parents became missionaries and what being a missionary is like 18:35 - Why the SEALs, was it the right choice? 23:29 - What's boot camp like? 25:15 - Andy burned underwear on the beach 25:50 - Laundry Evolution and Corpsman A School 26:28 - Andy forgot to turn off the studio AC like a chump 27:35 - Bill has to do a rescue swim 30:30 - High Altitude Diving in Montana 31:44 - How was BUDS for Bill (spoiler: not great) and various BUDS-related sidetracked conversation 41:45 - Bill's pipeline after BUDS 48:30 - Bill's lame deployment 50:40 - Mike Mayer kicked Andy's (and everyone else in his class) ass 52:42 - If you're not cheating you're not trying 56:45 - Surprise surprise, the military makes you run 58:55 - Bill's screening for selection 1:04:10 - (sidetracked convo) Andy had to explain his Tuscon incident when he was screened 1:06:45 - Sniper school 1:14:05 - Different training for different teams 1:17:09 - Clearance problems in selection 1:21:00 - Bill's first cycle (pre 9/11) 1:25:15 - Andy and Bill's first rodeo together was the bootleg ag school 1:31:17 - Andy and Bill at Lake Tharthar 1:34:20 - The fear of not doing "real" combat 1:35:35 - Bill's BJJ journey 1:38:42 - BJJ's impact on Bill's combat teaching 1:40:06 - Does Bill still roll? 1:42:30 - How BJJ helps people 1:45:00 - The one time Bill calls for PC assist, and in comes Andy f*ckin Stumpf 1:51:46 - Bill switches squadrons 1:52:30 - Extortion 17 1:55:05 - Training doesn't make you bulletproof 1:56:20 - How getting married and having kids changed Bill's view on war 1:58:58 - Compartmentalizing the family when you're in a dangerous occupation 2:02:50 - Bill's take on Zero Dark Thirty and the mystique of that night 2:04:40 - Bill's thoughts on books made about that night 2:05:50 - Social media and the rise of SEAL-related media 2:08:10 - Why Bill got out of the SEALs 2:12:35 - "Killing our way" out of the radical Islamic organizations and ideologies 2:15:05 - Our fractured nation 2:17:15 - The religiosity of the SEALs and how Bill's faith impacted his career 2:21:40 - The highlight of Bill's career 2:23:45 - Keeping in touch with teammates 2:28:30 - Idaho and what Bill's got going on these days 2:32:50 - Managing your distance in a conflict 2:34:30 - Teaching women combat skills 2:37:46 - Andy is a chump with knives 2:38:10 - Being proficient in all ranges 2:38:52 - Knee on belly (or stomach) technique and its usefulness against noobs 2:42:58 - Cops need to learn BJJ 2:44:37 - Is diversity in policing really that great? 2:45:50 - Training is paramount 2:46:40 - Collecting holsters and Bill's holster line 2:48:05 - Andy observed a strange open carry choice, open carry's purpose and role in modern society 2:51:15 - Bill's business plugs Alright Andy I made your timestamps. Now give me my family back. Please.

[@thomasmitchell4128]

You're doing the Lord's work, son.

[@silkplayer9]

Michael Nguyen somebody gives this man a Victoria Cross already ! ! !

[@Sebastian-pb9hm]

I just enjoyed his final plea for reason.

[@MikeNYC1031]

Legit!

[@907living6]

😂😂😂

[@stephenwilliams4531]

This man lead me to Christ, I watched this podcast when it aired and felt uncomfortable when he started talking about religion after rewatching 3 years later it’s the opposite I completely understand him now. Thank you Bill you’re a legend. God bless you.

[@Fi1del]

i love the way andy laughs at his own jokes, just livin' life man awesome

[@Chertoff88]

So interesting, so humble, understated with a sense of humor and you can tell super smart. Ten bucks says this is the guy who actually schwacked UBL. But we will never know. Hope his post military career gives him everything he ever wanted in life. Seems like a real genuine dude. How did I miss this one when it came out!?

[@georgecoull1883]

🎯

[@WesselBadenhorstMe]

Bill Rapier: “From what I’ve read…” Also Bill Rapier: “I’ve not read any SEAL books since rogue warrior”

[@kansasarcherycenter1004]

​@WesselBadenhorstMe most likely he was referring to reading an after action report.

[@andrehoehl-x9m]

Multilingual, speaks a little bit of Pashto at least, quite a shooter already on coming to that unit, senior at time of raid, obviously intelligent. Add to that he is extremely devout and private family man, seems like someone who everyone knows would never speak up or seek fame. Probably won’t know for a very long time, but if I had to make an educated guess, I’d think it was him. One strike against it, he said himself on Ritland podcast that all people he shot were pretty far away. I don’t see him lying, so makes me think he wasn’t the dude. Also maybe there is no Red, the unit is Red, so they decided the whole unit takes credit. 🤷‍♂️

[@barrydee2857]

Love Bill Rapier. The man is just a bad ass but so cool and a great instructor. His classes/ courses are outstanding and he’s incredibly humble.

[@dickaldor]

Once covid is under control I´m flying over from Europe to take one of his classes for sure. A really lovely man.

[@JB-td9fz]

​@@dickaldordid you ever?

[@dickaldor]

No Sir, not yet! It´s on the list. Did a two week trip to Normandy, France last fall so got to save up some (alot) of money. @@JB-td9fz

[@bsmithhammer]

Had the good fortune to train with Bill back in August. Excellent instructor and I'd train with him again in a heartbeat. Super smart, chill and extremely competent guy.

[@basfallon]

I have been fortunate to be able to take a couple of courses with Bill in the last few years. He is one of the nicest, most humble, bad dudes you will ever meet. Love the honesty and vibe that Andy's podcast gives off on a consistent basis. Great show with Bill !!

[@justinlake6604]

Morning everyone. Have a good day at work and a good week. Stay safe.

[@la3615]

Thanks bro u too 👍

[@sierraactual4310]

you too man!

[@traviswavis1212]

Thanks bro, do the same

[@sogcezar]

Check! You too brother, get some!!!!!

[@bradshort24]

Same to you bro!

[@zplitterz]

Super great instructor. Taken 3 classes, worth every penny.

[@xymoriintus]

Holy shit. I just found out who he is. Wow. Respect Sir

[@nickperfetti7976]

Rapier is probably one of the most badass lastnames a warrior can have

[@JohnSmith-ei6sc]

Love how bill is talking about how it’s not just fighting radical Islam but Islam itself as a whole is radical in its basic teachings.

[@jamies4918]

I love when Bill says “ I think the way we win is by being serious about America “ absolutely correct. Thank you Bill Rapier your a true American warrior and absolute badass !

[@mitchellrussell697]

Thanks for getting Bill on podcast. Didn't know but thats a man I aspire to be.

[@Specialsauce69]

I trained with Bill many times and he is a super amazing instructor. My wife got to do a class with him also and she loved it and actually started carrying.

[@internet_internet]

What an awesome humble guy. I appreciate y’all.

[@travisbond635]

This is one of your best shows my friend. That's saying a lot because I enjoy EVERY ONE youve done. I'm not gonna call you guys heroes but I'll say that you two went above and beyond and I appreciate the service to my country. Keeping us safe while the rest of us slept. We can never thank you enough because we dont know all that you done. Lets keep it that way. You two are the most humble men ive heard from. Keep up the great work. God bless you both and God bless America. 🇺🇸

[@dowth3]

GREAT podcast. Loved being a voyeur to two honorable guys who obviously have much affection and respect for each other share some storied and opinions. Also appreciated not shying away from the tough stuff. Thanks for your service, gentlemen, and for living your patriotism!

[@austinalexander9086]

Please have him on again!!

[@brianboyadjian408]

"BUZZKILL" is the most important/impactful guest so far. His kindness represents how everyone (worth being alive) should feel about the topic yet has the beautiful combo of brilliant and badass that can actually make a difference.Thank you for continually interviewing people who are cut from the same cloth as you, keep it up Andy.

[@hidalgofritz5538]

Great to wake up with coffee and sit down for a podcast on a rainy, working from home day. Thanks for providing another episode, Andy. Cheers.

[@TakeitEasyG]

Perfect timing. Signed up for a class with Bill early next year.

[@lightweight1365]

It's next level awesome. You did yourself a favor

[@chadblaha69]

Well done. You won't regret it.

[@bradleyshuppert3393]

Hearing these two laugh and share stories is the best medicine ever for vets all around. What a brotherhood!! God Bless you Andy and Bill!!

[@donaldritter2256]

I enjoyed this episode. Bill sounds like a stand up guy.

[@leelotungal819]

That story about when Bill called for PC assist is actually quite meaningful for those who know. I believe the reason Bill kept saying you saved my life is that it was the first time Andy ever shot someone, it was a 13 year old kid, he fell down the stairs and Andy had to finish him Infront of his mom, that was the day they were talking about. Andy still thinks about the kid often. So i believe Bill was trying to make it easier for Andy.

[@keithnash8899]

Wow. Where does he talk about this? I’ve never heard him tell the story in detail.

[@leelotungal819]

@@keithnash8899In his podcast with Mike. It clearly still bothers him, he said he sees that kid often and sometimes in his own kids. What happened is the kid was running up with an unloaded gun to protect his father who was sleeping on the roof and yelling for help, the mother followed after the kid. Andy saw the gun and did the only thing he could've, the kid fell down the stairs and started rocking back and forth clearly suffering and Andy fired 3 more shots to end his pain. He then spent the next 30 minutes holding that position while the kids mother was wailing in agony next to him. It's super heavy stuff and it's pretty obvious Bill being the modest good Christian he is was trying to make Andy feel better by saying he saved his life.

[@kxkxkxkx]

@@leelotungal819 "thanks for saving me from that little kid with an empty gun" says the American Marine commando 😔

[@Rorschach_theghost]

@@kxkxkxkx it’s a tough thing to swallow man.. I really respect these guys but I just find it crazy that they call politicians crooked but yet when these said politicians become president they are blindly just following the order of shitty politicians…

[@angusfraser-brown1663]

@@kxkxkxkx It was learned after the fighting had ended... Someone running at you with a gun is a threat, whether it's loaded or not (which they had no way of knowing)

[@jeffcraghead2304]

Thank you gentlemen for your service and for sharing your wisdom.

[@jayjankowski8244]

Might be my favorite guest so far...really enjoyed watching.

[@hulkangry5546]

Speed, Surprise, Violence of Action, curteousy of Combat Applications Group. 😉👍🇺🇸 Love the show another great one.

[@michaelspollen6884]

Thanks!

[@Zosima45]

A man at ease with himself

[@TAMUMDW]

Amazing guest. What a solid American.

[@TheDivingBee23]

That MAC-V hoodie is badass 🤙🏼

[@TheRealThu9N4sty]

where the hell do i get one hahaha

[@LCIsner20]

Black Rifle Coffee Company. It actually says COF FEE where the MAC V SOG should be

[@TheRealThu9N4sty]

@@LCIsner20 freaking exclusive subscription merch..... hurts my soul

[@gman52712]

Andy, I love that you don't beat on religion. You treat it with its due respect. It's one of your really good qualities.

[@stevenwonnacott3669]

Very wise words from Bill starting at 29:00....well said and truthful! Great interview with two great guys!

[@jonruger]

My nephews are currently working up on his house they told me he’s a very interesting guy and to check him out certainly didn’t disappoint.

[@dommerv.4887]

Wow....another great and captivating interview! Well done gentleman and thank you!!

[@stephenbeach6700]

This was one of my favorite episodes.

[@Soulreaper8181]

Most humble man every.... Thank you for your service Bill

[@TheDivingBee23]

Just listened to this again Andy if you see this I think hearing BUD/S stories from Mr. NightMeyer himself would be a must watch segment

[@k9_rbron826]

Thank you Andy for another great podcast. From my own opinion, Bill is an excellent instructor, his attention to detail in his class speaks volumes of his past instructors.

[@annihull6373]

Thank you for having these conversations and letting the rest of us listen in. Blessings.

[@mitchellfoster]

"I think your career turned out ok" .... mmm. Could listen to Andy and Bill all day.

[@lancedoucette3215]

Great show , more Bill Rapier please

[@stevestevens824]

I love both your thoughts on Conceal carry versus open carry and agree 100% on your beliefs about it so true

[@gymtard]

Hearing about Bills life like this explains the kind of guy he was on the mats. I went to sleep in his arms a couple times through out my early years of BJJ. Glad to have had the opportunity to be around men like this

[@thumper9633]

Bill doesn't have an Off switch. Also glad to know him.

[@dtomamerican3471]

Bill is one heck of a cool dude.

[@betterthanyou3145]

100%

[@boatymcboatface4865]

Incredible episode with an incredible human! In many ways, Bill reminds me of what I’ve read about Adam Brown. Humbling to know these men exist.

[@johncook7364]

God bless this man

[@bradbrown9722]

Great content! Roll on Andy with your guests who have actually been there and done it. Thank you my friend. Your content needs to be heard and make no mistake, you’re being heard loud and clear

[@jaydogg72]

Bill is a very dangerous man. God bless him.

[@joemurdick456]

Get some! You keep my attention for 3 hours! I was pleased to say the least. I wish as a father that I could, hopefully will, get my son to listen to podcasts like this. He's new to the military and I think this information would be invaluable to him. Problem would be getting him to slowdown enough to REALLY LISTEN!

[@jtr2087]

A couple of humble dudes, telling stories, getting an occasional dig about a PC Assist and whatnot.

[@yellowmanusa]

So much good stuff. Thx Andy and Bill. Awesome, awesome stuff.

[@susiea3097]

Andy is so funny laughed as I listened on way back from work in the car!

[@eivoilaittaaverotukseen6426]

I’m guessing Andy’s cold spell in Calispell won’t last long, eh?

[@susiea3097]

@@eivoilaittaaverotukseen6426 not sure I just know here in Australia its stinking hot!

[@phildog75]

Did my first Special Warfare Deployment with, Bill. Then surfed the Gold Coast of Australia with him. What's up brother!!!

[@Taydutt13]

What was his call sign?

[@Gtrmanify]

Great conversation!!

[@windowtintpro]

This channel is the shit! Andy, Thankyou dude. Appreciate you. Much respect from Australia 🇦🇺

[@rivrat210]

Why not just say this channel is great, No real reason to say it that way!

[@Ok-551]

If Bill was on the UBL Raid he is one humble guy. If he was “the” guy, then I am speechless.

[@TolerantP]

Apparently it was Rob O'Neil. But yes very humble indeed

[@christopherscott165]

Apparently it was Rob O’Neill, says Rob O’Neill

[@johnysmoth4208]

Great podcast today, Bill is a badass

[@blehbleh222]

Guest-“I was thinking and talking in German at the age of 10” Andy-“I decided I liked cereal at that age” Hahahaha that fucking killed me

[@dr.buddyrydell1991]

What a humble son of a gun!! This was an amazing podcast!! Thank you Mr. Stumpf and Mr. Rapier

[@subdued8030]

This was an awesome episode. Andy seemed so stoked to be talking to Bill

[@dadomac3805]

Such a great talk. The boys fall back into each other perfectly. One of my favorite interviews of team guys shooting the shit together. Every true warfighter I've met are great freaking people.

[@echoromeo384]

Rest in peace, Ryan Larkin. You were a great dude to deploy with and will be missed. I wished I kept in touch. Fair winds.

[@ZondaF355]

LEGENDS

[@LapsedSkeptic]

So I have no military experience, never even considered enlisting… probably not the target audience at all… that being said I am thoroughly enjoying these conversations and love that I found this channel. Great interviews.

[@DavidThomas-qq4hf]

That Vietnam tigerstripe MACV-SOG hoodie Andy is wearing is absolute 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@michaelwyand1130]

Thank you sir

[@internet_internet]

Loved what he closed with. Being right with God is mandatory.

[@AndJusticeForMe]

If you believe in god.

[@AndJusticeForMe]

@@internet_internet Totally disagree with you on your New Testament take, but whatever floats your boat. Whatever gets you through.

[@internet_internet]

@@AndJusticeForMe What is your take on it? I’m always open to learning what I may not currently understand. Always room for improvement.

[@AndJusticeForMe]

@@internet_internet Jesus never rendered the OT null and void. He upheld everything. He had no intention of abolishing OT law and the commandments. The Bible is quite clear on that since it is essentially quoting him.

[@internet_internet]

@@AndJusticeForMe could you give me a couple examples? I’m having trouble following. I’m not all too educated about Christianity.

[@internet_internet]

“...and there were some internet computers there...” Such an awesome guy!

[@jamesm8397]

I need that hoodie and more episodes with tier one guys please.

[@lovingmymamalighter102]

I wish they had videos of these two guys during combat, cause I bet they would b hilarious together!!! Especially if they both are narrating the video at the same time.

[@lovingmymamalighter102]

These 2 guys are hilarious!!

[@chadmccune2935]

I get why Bill wants to be hush about Neptune's Spear, but man it would've been great to get his insight. I think I have read everything about that raid; getting Bill to cut through all the noise and conflicting stories, because he is such a humble straight shooter, would have been extremely interesting and valuable.

[@HenriHuikuri]

This. Don’t know why but I think O’Neill is probably not telling how it really went down. Or maybe he is, but something about Rob rubs me the wrong way.

[@michaelfireoved3375]

@@HenriHuikuri I have a feeling bill was there

[@charliegriffin3491]

@@michaelfireoved3375 I have a feeling Bill was more than just there

[@Rorschach_theghost]

@@HenriHuikuri thought it was just me .. weird vibe watching him

[@WesselBadenhorstMe]

What makes me wonder is how strongly Andy reacts any time someone says Rob got UBL

[@alz.7716]

I can't emphasize enough how important the point is about hiring LEOs due to merit, rather than quotas. Thank you for mentioning that.

[@JK-vc7ie]

I’m happy with LEOs shooting and killing bad guys. I like it the way it is.

[@sarswmr1]

Good one guys. I enjoyed it

[@STAYHUMBLE302]

BILL WAS DEFINITELY NUMBER One in the stack that night on the third floor !!!

[@Tom_Ciccone]

Nope. Matt bisonsette says the number one man is still in the command. Bill got out

[@venturebeyondoutdoors]

@@Tom_CicconeMatt isn’t the most truthful guy and I would put him in the same category as Rob. They would say whatever to take everyone’s eyes off the truth. Matt Cole and everyone else says Red retired.

[@Mgnvm98]

@@venturebeyondoutdoors 'Red' retired in the time frame like 2018 - 2021, Bill retired way ealier so he's not Red. Stop with this bullshit. 100% Bill was in the mission, but he's not the pointman.

[@JulietActual]

​@venturebeyondoutdoors how you gonna put him in the same category as him? That's a stretch...

[@mahavakyas002]

is this guy "RED" who actually offed UBL?

[@williamlikos1996]

Great podcast.. Thanx again.

[@keatonperine109]

This is crazy timing because I want to sign up for a class next year💪🏾

[@tfred2129]

Get a D boy on here, it would nice to see the contrast in how things evolved for the various T1 units over the past 20years

[@Becarhodzic]

Mike Glover been on a few times, you should check it out!

[@kenforbus1]

As always, a great episode!!!!!!

[@caseyosborn875]

Excellent 👍

[@erokbrewmeister9231]

This was a great conversation from both of you guys. Very entertaining and now I'm checking out your knives. LOL !

[@liamf5311]

This man done the deed.

[@billedwards735]

Well this is an awesome way to start a morning let alone week at that! LETS GOOO!

[@tchambers807]

I almost choked on my sandwich when you said "north farse" 🤣 This was a great interview

[@JRAT777]

I was going to recommend him to come on the podcast since he was on some of the same missions you were, most notably the one where you were backlight, but you are hot top of it! Can't wait to listen to it!

[@Curveball]

I know I'm watching this years after, Mr.Stumpf, but I agree completely about watching videos of people breaking bones. It creeps me out bad. I can deal with it if I stumble on it. The only thing I look up is jump scare videos, because they are funny AF. Nice guest that really shot some guy named Bin, perhaps.....

[@seanwhite304]

Love it bro .

[@dbdavec68]

Good guys don't always make for good interviewees. You did great job of being entertaining and keeping the interview going.

[@ChrisSmith-xw7wv]

The thing I loved most about the DJ Shipley interview on the Shawn Ryan Show...Shawn just let him talk...without CONSTANTLY interrupting him. Would love to hear an interview like that with Bill.

[@taken_name7721]

Strait legends...!! The lot of yall. Thanks for the vid

[@abdullahshahbaz4745]

I would love if bill burr gets on this podcast

[@redzen5149]

Omg I would fucking die if bill burr was on here

[@intentionallyanonymous7124]

“When I was eleven I decided I liked cereal. And I decided I could eat it breakfast, lunch, and dinner” -Andy Stumpf

[@jordanpoor8006]

This itself is therapy

[@scottadkins7322]

Rapier's a man's man...I love the guy...cool, understated, yet incredibly talented. Semper Fidelis, brothers. /s/Scott Adkins, GySgt (USMC) (ret'd.). :)

[@ConnyYngve]

Great episode!

[@ronaldyoung7153]

Awesome show

[@couchfighter]

medical practice "iv/needle etc." is super important.. Dick Thompson talked about it with his SOG team on Jocko's podcast.

[@jimgallo6909]

I am really becoming a fan of the Andy Stumpf show. You can tell how much more well rounded he is getting in interviewing.